Arrest After Road Sweeper Overturns On A6

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a road sweeper crashed on the A6 near Great Glen.

Emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway by the Archers Roundabout just before 2pm.

Leicestershire Police say the vehicle crossed the central reservation, before coming to rest on its side.

No injuries were reported.

A 51-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.

The incident led to the closure of the road for a number of hours.